Very easy to prepare meatballs that come out spicy and tasty with a slightly caramelized exterior. Just serve them with a few shakes of Franks Red Hot Cayenne Pepper Sauce or for an extra special treat make the Matbucha (a slightly spicy Tomato and Roasted Peppers…very delicious with these meatballs). This recipe makes about 30 meatballs and serves about 6 and freezes well.

Ingredients for about 6 servings

1 lb lean ground chicken 8% fat

2 eggs – slightly beaten

1/4 cup sweet onion – mined or grated

2 garlic cloves – large and either ground to paste or microplane

1 Tablespoon chicken base – preferably low sodium Better than Bouillon Brand (this is instead of salt)

1 Tablespoon cayenne ground pepper

2 teaspoons dark brown sugar

1 teaspoon paprika

1/8 teaspoon ground white pepper

1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1/2 teaspoon thyme

1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

1/4 teaspoon granulated garlic

2 pinch celery seeds

2 Tablespoons white vinegar

1/4 cup fresh parsley – chopped

1/4 cup scallions – sliced thin

2 Tablespoons water

non stick spray

Instructions

Set oven to 350 degrees F.

Spray baking sheets with non stick spray

In a large bowl combine all the ingredients expect non stick spray and mix well. The mixture will be very soft.

It’s a good idea to do a tester ball……do a maybe 1/2 size ball and bake it till done about 7 minutes. Let it cool slightly so you don’t burn your mouth. Adjust seasonings if necessary.

Once you got the meatballs the way you like them use a small scooper and scoop out meatballs till done.

They go in the oven and cook till done. About 15 minutes.

They go well with a little Franks Red Sauce but even better with Matbucha.

Spicy but not too spicy and tasty.